The Self-Led Leader

Join the communication lab to practice articulating your thoughts clearly: https://payhip.com/b/486Uv If you feel awkward listening to yourself speak as you ramble and talk in circles, especially during important moments and conversations, but no amount of "speaking frameworks" or "3-point formulas" seem to work for you... then in today's video, I'm sharing the three mo...

What does it take to be taken seriously, develop authority, and have credibility at work? These aren't just leadership buzz words (no matter how much they feel like it). These are the byproduct of the impression you make. In this video, I am going through four examples of how you come across to others as a leader, and why the everyday mundane situations matter more for your reputation than the...

What does it take to actually have gravitas as a leader? If you're frustrated trying to figure out what commanding a room or showing teeth actually means in practice, this is the video for you. Having gravitas isn't about your personality or overall leadership style. It's about the impression you're making through the consistent behaviors you engage in. In this video, I am covering...

How you speak is the most visible expression of how you think. If you want to improve your communication skills so you feel and sound confident speaking, regardless of who else is in the room, you're in the right place. In this video, I'm sharing the three techniques I've developed that I've used on myself and my clients that you can start using too, so you see results in as little as 5 minutes a...

What does it take to be a good leader? To make the right kind of impression and still feel good at the end of the day? Executive presence & leadership style differs for everyone, but especially for women in leadership. In today's episode, we're talking about why becoming a senior leader can feel so hard, and some of the psychology behind it that you need to hear. If the the advice onli...

If you're working to develop your executive presence but feel stuck and you're unsure of how to actually make all the traits of executive presence (like confidence and gravitas) work for you, then in today's episode you're going to learn what executive presence really means, why the advice online hasn't worked for you so far, and how you can shift your presence to make the righ...

Whether you're an executive, a founder, or leading a team, making decisions is part of the job... but making the right decisions, in less time, is what matters. Often, I see smart leaders and founders get caught up in their own thoughts, overthinking every decision, replaying each pro and con, or outsourcing their judgement to other people's opinions. Instead, when you learn to understand...

Active listening is one of the most important communication skills leaders are expected to have. And yet, the ability to listen deeply is challenging to develop. If you've spent hours consuming advice online, but still feel like you can't listen to others without interrupting, losing focus, or getting caught up in your own thoughts, then this episode will help you understand why. Today, I&...

Welcome to Part 3, Episode 6 of the Intentional Communication Series. In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful (yet often overlooked) aspects of your communication skills: your body language and non-verbal cues. Research suggests that up to 70–90% of communication is non-verbal. This means that your posture, eye contact, presence, and emotional state often communicate more than your wo...

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Intentional Communication Series. In this episode, we're talking about a powerful truth most people overlook: influence is not just about what you say, but how you show up while saying it. The truth is, your body language, emotional state, level of self-trust, and internal mindset all shape how confident and credible others perceive you to be. In this episode, you’l...

Welcome to the final episode of the Intentional Communication Series! In this episode, we are bringing together everything you've learned about your mindset, communication skills, body language, self-trust, and authentic confidence. You'll discover why confident communication isn't about copying someone else's style, using scripts, or pretending to be more charismatic, but rather i...

You're a technical expert and you know what you should say, yet it doesn't come out the right way when you actually speak. You've earned a seat at the table, but you question if you have what it takes to sit there. Then you call it a confidence problem and wonder if you have what it takes to change. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Here's the thing: long before you...

Welcome to Ep. 3 of The Psychology of... series! In this episode, I'm explaining the psychology of being motivated and why the advice you've already heard just doesn't seem to keep you consistently motivated on your own goals. The way motivation is talked about online, it can start to feel like a personality trait... or a productivity hack, and if your motivation feels inconsistent (or non-existen...

Welcome to Ep. 2 of The Psychology of... series! In this episode, I'm explaining the psychology behind imposter syndrome, and why the advice you've already heard online just doesn't seem to work for you. So many tips for overcoming imposter syndrome focus on building more confidence or just faking it until you finally feel like you have the skills to back it up. Fake it till you make i...

Welcome to The Psychology of... series! In this episode, I'm explaining the psychology behind why you don't feel like an authority yet, and why the tips, courses, and frameworks you've already tried keep failing you. Most advice on sounding like an authority will tell you to fix your posture, use a structured communication formula, or project more confidence. Do the thing, get the resu...

Most high achievers believe that if they just want it badly enough, they'll find a way to make it happen. That motivation, discipline, and a clear goal are all you need to perform at your best. But what if the thing that's dismantling your drive has nothing to do with how hard you're working, and instead, everything to do with what you're being exposed to every single day? In this episode, we're g...

You've likely assumed that fixing your confidence, your consistency, or your decision-making each requires its own separate strategy... with a different course, a different coach, a different fix for each bottleneck. But what if all of those "separate" problems are actually coming from the same place? In this episode of The Self-Led Leader, I'm breaking down the biggest performan...

You've probably assumed that what's standing between you and better results is a skill you haven't learned or a strategy you haven't found yet. But what if the real bottleneck has nothing to do with either? In this episode of The Self-Led Leader, Christina is sharing the one performance driver that's been consistently determining your results... but you've likely never stop...

In episode 5 of the series, I've partnered with GK Talks to break down three of the most overlooked communication habits affecting your credibility: filler words, qualifier language, and hidden self-doubt in speech. Why do we say “um,” “like,” “I think,” or “maybe” so often, and how do these small words quietly reduce authority, confidence, and trust? In this episode, you’ll learn:✔️ Why fille...

In episode 4 of this series, I've partnered with GK Talks to talk to you about why some people command attention while they speak, and others struggle to keep listeners engaged. In this episode, I break down three powerful communication skills that directly influence how confident and credible you sound: pace, tone, and listening. Your pace affects how easily people process your message. Your...

In Episode 3 of this series, I've collaborated with GK Talks to help you understand two key practical strategies that will help you improve your verbal signals. Specifically, to improve your articulation and volume, as these two communication habits are often the most overlooked keys to being clearly understood and making a strong impression. In this episode, you'll learn how the way you p...

Most leaders are taught to push harder, communicate better, or “fix” their team when performance drops. But in reality, most performance issues aren’t about effort, attitude, or even skill. In this episode, I’m joined by Ben Carroll, a healthcare executive and former military leader with over 20 years of experience, to explore what leaders often get wrong about performance, motivation, and what it...

In Episode 2 of this series, I've collaborated with GK Talks to continue the mindset portion of this series. In this second episode, I'm covering belief systems, and how the way you see yourself directly shapes how you speak, sound, and show up in conversations. In this episode, you’ll learn:• How your belief system is formed• Why your self-identity controls your communication style• How l...

In Episode 1 of this series, I've collaborated with GK Talks to bring you a series all around developing intentional communication - so that the way you speak and show up at work and in your business is a reflection of the standards you've set for yourself. In this first episode, I'm covering the psychology behind intentional communication and what it truly takes to speak with confiden...

Most companies don't have a marketing or sales problem. They have a clarity problem that's causing chaos. And more often than not, that problem starts at the leadership level. In this episode, Beth Carr, founder of Fortified Branding, and I dive into why so many companies struggle to articulate what they do, even when they’re doing great work. We talk about how fragmented messaging across...